Question on VHS tapes

[maytom]

I have over 20 Turkey hunting VHS tapes that I can't use anymore since my VHS deck crapped out. All are in mint condition.

So my question is what to do with them now? I see where you can get them converted over to the DVD format but it costs $15.00 for each one.

Does anyone have any other ideas or suggestions to do with them?

[goosifer]

buy another VCR? I'm sure some folks have one collecting dust somewhere in the house. (I know I do. Darn thing was expensive, too.) or there is always craigslist and ebay.

[Steve D]

See a lot of vhs tapes at amvets store. They also had a vhs player on the shelf for about $10.00

 I think the converters run about $300.00. Not to long ago I had to throw a bunch out. Nobody watches vhs anymore that I know of.

[vizslas]

what converter . you just plug them into the video and audio rca plugs . ha mine works and i have hunting videos and lots of war tapes. things like The Dirty Dozen and WWII documentarys

[2012_taco]

not to side track this thread but my wife has been using her digital camera to video old 8m family films and loading them on the computer, she is going to make cd's of them to give to all her siblings. Like Steve D said you can probably find a good used vcr at Goodwill or the Amvets stores, or C-list. I think I sill have a 19" tv with a built in vcr PM me, you can have it.

[caribou]

MAYTOM CALL EDIT POINT VIDEO IN LIVERPOOL...........RIGHT BEHING HEIDS......IF YOU BRING 10 OR MORE IN THEY CONVERT THEM FOR 10 BUCKS EACH.........THAT IS WHAT I DID......GOOD LUCK

[Steve D]

On ‎2‎/‎28‎/‎2017 at 9:17 PM, vizslas said:

what converter . you just plug them into the video and audio rca plugs . ha mine works and i have hunting videos and lots of war tapes. things like The Dirty Dozen and WWII documentarys

The VHS To DVD Converter.

The VHS To DVD Converter.

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This is the device that easily preserves cherished home movies before they are lost forever by transferring analog VHS recordings to digital DVD discs. The entire process requires little more than inserting the source cassette and a blank DVD and following onscreen step-by-step prompts. The finished DVDs play on any disc player or computer, allowing you to easily share precious memories with family and friends or upload videos to social media. A front DV input can be used to transfer content from a camcorder directly to a DVD. The converter also operates as a fully functional DVD/VHS player/recorder and

connects to virtually any television via

  component cables and a universal remote control. Not compatible with Blu-Ray. 4" H x 17" W x 10 1/2" D. (9 1/2 lPrice $299.

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Edited March 2, 2017 by Steve D

[landtracdeerhunter]

 I have many VHS tapes. Pick up the tapes for little or nothing. Questionable VHS players for $10 or less on flea markets. Proven working ones are a bit more. 

[nyslowhand]

Look around the web to see if these specific VHS tapes might already be available on DVD format. Usually less expensive than having them transferred to DVD or buying a $$ converter for such a limited use.

Old VHS players are a dime/dozen. I have one I'm going to throw away. Assuming it still works since I haven't used it in ~10yrs.

[stubby68]

Go to Walmart and buy a vcr. Only about 40 bucks